Scott Horton

Scott Horton has practiced labor and employment law in New York for over 20 years. He has represented approximately 500 employers, authored hundreds of articles and presentations, and wrote the book New York Management Law: The Practical Guide to Employment Law for Business Owners and Managers. Nothing on this blog constitutes legal advice. For legal advice specific to your situation, you should consult an attorney.
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On December 19, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Trapped at Work Act into law. The legislation targets “stay‑or‑pay” arrangements that require workers to repay their employer if they leave before completing a specified period. These clauses are sometimes labelled training repayment agreement provisions (TRAPs). Because the Act took effect immediately upon the Governor’s signature, employers … Read more

NLRB update on Senate confirmation of new NLRB Board members and General Counsel

On December 18, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed James Murphy and Scott Mayer as new NLRB Board members and Crystal Carey as General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board. These confirmations fill two long‑vacant seats on the five‑member Board and install a Senate‑confirmed chief prosecutor at the agency for the first time since former General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo was removed … Read more

On Dec 4, 2025, the New York City Council overrode Mayor Eric Adams’ vetoes and enacted a two-bill pay equity package sponsored by Majority Leader Amanda Farías and Council Member Tiffany Cabán. These new NYC pay equity reporting laws require large private employers to file annual pay data reports and authorize the City to conduct … Read more